Business Development Associate - Zurich
Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 300,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours.
Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions.
The role
Ideals is among the Top-5% of all companies on RepVue, as rated by Sales professionals. The Sales team has been a driving force behind our steady 30%+ YoY growth, consistently generating millions in revenue.
To support the next stage of Ideals VDR growth in Switzerland, we are looking for a Business Development Associate based in Zurich.
Joining our DACH Field Sales team, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals.
As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly, overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in Switzerland.
Why Ideals?
Industry-leading sales culture: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals. You’ll be empowered with dedicated Sales Enablement, RevOps, DACH Marketing support, and a structured onboarding ramp.
Stable growth: You’ll join a profitable, bootstrapped SaaS company that is positioned to deliver 5x revenue expansion and reach unicorn status in the next 5 years.
Sales motion built on regional nuance: You’ll be part of a European-headquartered org, with over 17 years of selling in the VDR business. You'll drive GTM in the region we understand deeply, backed by a product that already powers 10%+ of global M&A activity.
What you will do
Own the full sales cycle in Switzerland, from self-generated pipeline to closed deals
Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
Create and develop new opportunities through cold outreach, networking, events, and in-person meetings
Build relationships with decision-makers across financial institutions, advisory firms, and other strategic Swiss accounts
Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals visibility
Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue
What you bring
1+ years of experience in business development, sales, client-facing, or other commercial roles within B2B or professional services
Clear interest in new business and outbound work
Early signs of hunter mentality and comfort reaching out to prospects proactively
Experience working in fast-paced environments and interacting with business stakeholders
Ability to build pipeline through cold outreach, networking, or other proactive prospecting methods
Strong communication skills with the ability to create interest, ask good questions, and build rapport
German C1+
English C1
Based in Zurich or within realistic commuting distance
Nice to have
Background in M&A or investment analysis roles
Exposure to financial or advisory environments, either through sales or client-facing roles
Fluency in an additional European language
Our assessment process
Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 mins)
Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
Role Play with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
What we offer
We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential.
For your best work
Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
Home workplace budget
Co-working expense coverage
Individual IT budget for extra equipment
Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
For your growth
Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
Investment in external learning and development activities
Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
Internal talent mobility opportunities
For your well-being
Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health
Funding for sports competitions
25 business days of annual leave
Paid health-related time-off
Extra perks
Budget for team gatherings
Generous internal referral program
Our culture
Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities.
Ideals is an equal opportunity employer
Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.
